Fed announces details of 2025 monetary policy review
The Federal Reserve released additional information about its periodic review of its monetary policy strategy, tools and communications framework; TD Bank Group announced Michelle Myers will succeed Anita O’Dell as global chief auditor; Provident Financial Services will expand its commercial lending team; and more in this week’s banking news roundup.
Bank executives must manage culture risk, Canada regulator says
Canada’s banking regulator is beefing up its rules on corporate culture, saying that it expects executives and boards to be accountable.
First Foundation hires outsider as CEO amid strategy overhaul
The Dallas bank is replacing longtime CEO Scott Kavanaugh, who stepped down Thursday, with veteran banking executive Thomas Shafer. Shafer previously led Chemical Bank, which was acquired by TCF Financial in 2019.
FedNow saw $17.5 billion of transactions last quarter
The Federal Reserve released the volume of activity on its instant payments network since its launch last summer, showing a surge in usage between July and August.
Punishing workers who send remittances overseas is bad policy
A punitive tax on payments sent overseas to the families of immigrants would have a cascading set of consequences — all of them bad.
Fintech Sunbit seeks BNPL distinction in co-branded cards
The niche buy now/pay later firm is looking for differentiation in a crowded market with recognizable brands like Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay.
Inside BNY’s plans to upgrade Eliza, its generative AI platform
The 2.0 version, expected to launch next year, will provide more detailed responses based on more complex, humanlike thought processes.
Finastra client files stolen in data breach
The breach, which occurred earlier in November, did not directly impact customer operations, but a threat actor stole data meant for customers.
Truist commits $725 million to help Western N.C. rebuild after Helene
The North Carolina-based bank rolled out a multiyear program to provide loans, investments and philanthropic support to communities in the western part of the state.
CFPB’s Chopra: AI can be the key to fairer credit scoring
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra said the FICO credit-scoring model has drawbacks in price, predictiveness and market competition, and stakeholders should develop a more open-sourced model that uses artificial intelligence.